"top of the head," early 14c. (late 12c. in surnames), of unknown origin; perhaps a shortened form of Old French patene or Medieval Latin patena, both from Latin patina "pan, dish" (see pan (n.)).
pate (n.2)
"paste," 1706, from French pâté, from Old French paste, earlier pastée, from paste (see paste (n.)).
双语例句
1. The sun beat down on his bald pate.
灼热的阳光直射到他那光光的秃顶上。
来自《权威词典》
2. Professor Pate, the famous phrenologist.
着名的颅相学家佩特师傅.
来自辞典例句
3. The few strands of white hair at the back of his gourd - like pate also quivered.
他那长在半个葫芦样的头上的白发,也随着笑声一齐抖动着.
来自汉英文学 - 散文英译
4. Objective : Goal discussion gland cystitis and pate delta region inflammation laser treatment.
目的: 探讨腺性膀胱炎及颈部三角区炎症的激光治疗.
来自互联网
5. He removed his hat to reveal a glowing Bald pate.
